A Guide to Maryland Probate Court
When someone passes away, the process of administering their estate is called probate. This is a court-supervised process that involves organizing the deceased’s money, assets, and possessions, and distributing them properly as inheritance (after paying taxes and debts). If the person left a will, it will name an executor of the estate who will help
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Considerations for Choosing an Executor
Choosing an executor for your will is a major decision. Your executor is tasked with ensuring your hard-earned assets, personal belongings, and other valuables will be distributed to the people you choose. Acting as the executor of an estate can require a lot of time and energy. The process of settling an estate can sometimes
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Is Maryland’s Legal System Winning the Fight Against Uninsured Drivers?
A 2021 study by the Insurance Research Council revealed that one in eight drivers lack car insurance, even though all but two states mandate that drivers have car insurance. The 12.6% of uninsured motorists are of particular concern for drivers and officials in Maryland. That’s because the state is consistently one of the states with
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A Guide to Your Rights When You’ve Been Arrested for DUI
DUI is one of the most common crimes in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 1.5 million people are arrested each year for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Despite how common DUI convictions are, it is a serious crime that can have a major impact on
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COVID Lost Wages and Child Support
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on the legal field to which attorneys must quickly adapt. One of the many areas it has altered is the way in which issues related to lost wages and child support are addressed. The pandemic caused a major uptick in cases involving lost wages due to public
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What Do I Need to Know About DUI and How Should I Select an Attorney?
In Maryland, a DUI is treated very seriously. Even if the court grants a Probation Before Judgement (“PBJ”) on a Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) or the less serious offense of Driving While Impaired (“DWI”), it can never be expunged (sealed). When charged with a drunk driving offense, you face the possibility of jail time.
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Hemp Farming and the Future of Cannabis in Maryland
In October 2019, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted its first Industrial Hemp Conference. This comes at the end of the first year the federal government has allowed hemp to be grown in the state. The benefits are undeniable – hemp has a multitude of uses and is projected to become a major cash
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My Family Member is Suffering from Drugs and Alcohol – Should I Call My Drug Defense Lawyer?
My Family Member is Suffering from Drugs and Alcohol – Should I Call My Drug Defense Lawyer? When a family member suffers from drug or alcohol abuse, the entire family is affected. In 2017, 1,985 people died from overdose deaths in Maryland. That is a rate of 32.2 deaths per 100,000 persons, as per the
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When Is It Time to Hire an Attorney for Traffic Court?
When Is It Time to Hire an Attorney for Traffic Court? When the flashing blue and red lights of a police vehicle appear behind you, you may or not know why you’re being pulled over. You do know that it is your word against the law enforcement officer and that any citation could end up
Read MoreWhy is Hiring a Lawyer for a Will Better Than Using Online Software?
The first, and most essential, step in estate planning is composing a will. Your last will and testament let you decide who receives your worldly goods once you die. Think of it as the ultimate financial planning document. Failure to leave a will means your estate falls under Maryland’s law of intestate succession, and your
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